About the role

  • School Finance Manager managing financial operations for Abu Dhabi schools. Leading financial planning, compliance and reporting, partnering with school leadership for strategic decisions.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the finance function within a dynamic, commercially focused school environment
  • Drive strong financial planning, reporting and internal controls
  • Partner with school leadership to support decision-making and performance
  • Ensure full compliance with local regulations and Group finance standards
  • Leading month-end, statutory reporting and the annual external audit process
  • Preparing management accounts, budgets and forecasts aligned to school objectives
  • Managing cash flow, working capital and financial risk visibility
  • Overseeing procurement processes and supplier contract management
  • Ensuring compliance with VAT, Corporate Income Tax and local statutory requirements
  • Supervising accounts payable, receivable and payroll processes
  • Partnering with SLT and budget holders to drive commercial performance and operational efficiency
  • Contributing to Group reporting and financial processes (approximately 25% of the role)

Requirements

  • A recognised accountancy qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ACA, CPA or equivalent)
  • A minimum of 7 years’ experience in accounting or financial leadership
  • Experience in reporting, budgeting, consolidation and business planning
  • Strong leadership and people management capability
  • Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with accounting systems (e.g. Microsoft Dynamics, OneStream or equivalent)
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence both finance and non-finance stakeholders
  • Experience within education or a service-oriented organisation is advantageous.

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities
  • Equal opportunities employer

Job title

School Finance Manager

Job type

Experience level

SeniorLead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Professional Certificate

Location requirements

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